My Niece and Nephew joke that I could open a used book store with all the books that I own. I love to read, that is my addiction. I can't go a week without going to a book store. I love crocheting. I love to write stories and poetry. I also love my family, even though they make me crazy at times. I am a huge Donald Duck Fan.
CeCe Gowdie. Historian, rational, scorns the paranormal. When her boss
orders her to convert her Welsh castle tours to ghost walks, she thinks
that’s the worst that can happen. It is, until one midnight in the
castle tower she meets Patrick—handsome, passionate, dead since
1761.
Patrick O’Loinsigh. Bastard son of an earl, brought from Ireland only
to be murdered by his half-brother. The moment Patrick sees CeCe he claims
her as his own, a claim neither of them understands but can’t
resist.
CeCe’s body won’t survive loving a ghost, but losing him will
tear her heart to pieces. Patrick can’t bear watching CeCe die by
inches, but releasing her will hurl him back to a hellish half-life without
her. Is there hope in the prophecy of an ancient Irish seer? The spells of
Welsh witches? Or is the alchemy of love enough to bridge time and defeat
death?
About the Author
Annie R McEwen has lived in six countries and under every roof from a
canvas tent to a Georgian Era manor house. A career historian, she’s
driven herself to work in everything from a donkey cart to a vintage
Peugeot. For her, it feels perfectly natural to create stories of desperate
love and powerful secrets in faraway times and places.
This short story is about a mother wanting her children to enjoy the
outdoors. The story takes Nathan, Iris, and Mommy on another trip to the
national park. Nathan and Iris are extremely excited to visit with their new
friend, Gob the Gnome again. Gob takes Nathan, Iris, and Mommy on a short
tour of park and Nathan sees a large empty area of the park. Gob explains to
Nathan, Iris, and their mom the unfortunate realities of what happens in
some parks due to human interference and natural occurrences. Gob also
introduces the family to some of the animals and explains how they suffer
through deforestation, tornados, and storms. In this story Iris comes to age
by using what she learns from Gob to defend the forest.
Since the 1400s, folklore has described gnomes as guardians of treasure and
the protectors of Earth. Gnomes represent stability, growth, and good luck.
This is the second book of the six-book series about Gob the Gnome. The six
books in this series all revolve around Gob, the protector of a local
forest, who becomes friends with Nathan and Iris and helps to educate them
on the importance of caring for the environment.
About the Author
Marilyn Slaughter is an educator with experience teaching second through
fifth grades, middle school science, and social studies. She now spends time
authoring books for children and adults for engagement, learning, and
entertainment. Marilyn’s first six books are a set with the theme of
children, with their families enjoying the outdoors; and with teachers and
classmates learning about the environment. The children are introduced to a
magical and mythical being in the forest and they work to save the local
forest. Her goal is to provide a fun read with an entertaining way for
children to learn about science.
Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Short Stories
Date Published: May 7, 2024
Spine-tingling
Breathtaking
Mind-blowing
Experience these powerful new voices—vivid, visceral, and
visionary—as they explore uncharted worlds and reveal unlimited
possibilities.
Open the Writers of the Future and be carried away by stories—and
illustrations—that will make you think, make you laugh, and make you
see the world in ways you never imagined.
Twelve captivating tales from the best new writers of the year as selected
by Writers of the Future Contest judges accompanied by three more from L.
Ron Hubbard, Nancy Kress, S.M. Stirling. Each is accompanied by a full-color
illustration.
Plus Bonus Art and Writing Tips from Gregory Benford, Bob Eggleton,
L. Ron Hubbard, Dean Wesley Smith
“When her owner goes missing, a digital housecat must become more
than simulation to find her dearest companion through the virtual
world.—“The Edge of Where My Light Is Cast” by Sky
McKinnon, art by Carina Zhang
No one came to his brother’s funeral. Not even the spirits.
Étienne knew it was his fault.—“Son, Spirit, Snake”
by Jack Nash, art by Pedro N.
Man overboard is a nightmare scenario for any sailor, but Lieutenant Susan
Guidry is also running out of air—and the nearest help is light years
away.—“Nonzero” by Tom Vandermolen, art by Jennifer
Mellen
Mac wanted to invent a cocktail to burn itself upon the pages of
history—but this one had some unexpected side
effects.—“The Last Drop” by L. Ron Hubbard and L. Sprague
de Camp, art by Chris Arias
Dementia has landed Dan Kennedy in Graydon Manor, and what’s left of
his life ahead seems dismal, but a pair of impossible visitors bring
unexpected hope.—“The Imagalisk” by Galen Westlake, art by
Arthur Haywood
When a teenage swamp witch fears her mama will be killed, she utilizes her
wits and the magic of the bayou—no matter the cost to her own
soul.—“Life and Death and Love in the Bayou” by Stephannie
Tallent, art by Ashley Cassaday
Our exodus family awoke on the new world—a paradise inexplicably
teeming with Earth life, the Promise fulfilled. But 154 of us are
missing.…—“Five Days Until Sunset” by Lance
Robinson, art by Steve Bentley
Spirits were supposed to lurk beneath the Lake of Death, hungry and patient
and hostile to all life.—“Shaman Dreams” by S.M. Stirling,
art by Dan dos Santos
A new app lets users see through the eyes of any human in history, but
it’s not long before the secrets of the past catch up with the
present.—“The Wall Isn’t a Circle” by Rosalyn
Robilliard, art by Guelly Rivera
In the shadows of Teddy Roosevelt’s wendigo hunt, a Native American
boy resolves to turn the tables on his captors, setting his sights on the
ultimate prey—America’s Great
Chief.—“Da-ko-ta” by Amir Agoora, art by Connor
Chamberlain
When squids from outer space take over, a punk-rock P.I. must crawl out of
her own miserable existence to find her client’s daughter—and
maybe a way out.—“Squiddy” by John Eric Schleicher, art by
Tyler Vail
Another outbreak? This time it’s a virus with an eighty percent
infection rate that affects personality changes …
permanently.—“Halo” by Nancy Kress, art by Lucas
Durham
Planet K2-18b is almost dead, humanity is enslaved, and it’s
Rickard’s fault. Now in his twilight years, he’d give an arm and
a leg for redemption. Literally.—“Ashes to Ashes, Blood to
Carbonfiber” by James Davies, art by May Zheng
What if magic could undo the unthinkable, and undo Death itself? Would you
use it no matter the cost? What would you sacrifice for
love?—“Summer of Thirty Years” by Lisa Silverthorne, art
by Gigi Hooper
Joe is a prospector tasked with exploring the cosmos on behalf of an
all-powerful government. Breadna is a toaster. There have been weirder love
stories, but that’s unlikely.—“Butter Side Down” by
Kal M, art by Selena Meraki
L. Ron Hubbard, Nancy Kress, S. M. Stirling, Gregory Benford, Bob Eggleton,
Dean Amir Agoora, James Davies, Kal M, Sky McKinnon, Jack Nash, Rosalyn
Robilliard, Lance Robinson, John Eric Schleicher, Lisa Silverthorne,
Stephannie Tallent, Tom Vandermolen, and Galen Westlake.
Illustrators: Dan dos Santos, Ashley Cassaday, Gigi Hooper, Jennifer
Mellen, Pedro Nascimento, Steve Bentley, Connor Chamberlain, Selena Meraki,
Guelly Rivera, Tyler Vail, Carina Zhang, May Zheng, Lucas Durham, and Chris
Arias.
They become impossible at mealtimes and say they don’t like it before
seeing it.
Why are dinosaur-shaped nuggets so popular? They taste just the same as
normal nuggets, but they are shaped for fun.
If you put a sticker of your child’s favorite cartoon character on an
apple, they will want that apple, not the identical one next to it.
What if there was a fun game to play at mealtimes that also helps with
picky eating?
This book gives you just that. Imagine if you stood in the middle of the
kitchen and said in a funny voice, “I think Kiwi fruit looks like
troll boulders, and they’re all mine,” or “Brussels
Sprouts look like cannon balls, so tonight we’re eating like
pirates,” or “This rice looks just like snowflakes, can you
sprinkle the snowflakes on that plate for me?” Do you think
you’d have your child’s attention and possibly get a
giggle?
Children have amazing imaginations, so let’s use them to reduce the
stress around mealtimes and create a play environment.
Written by a Nutritionist and mum of two who has helped many children
overcome picky eating and families reconnect at mealtimes, this little book
takes you into a food fairytale. It encourages children and adults to come
up with their ideas of what food looks like to them.
About the Author
Social Media Links
Author: Emma Brown @emmajebbink
Author Photo Credit: Malo Photography (Instagram @malophotographyau)
Scott Carter is a bully. Scott Carter is a racist. Scott Carter is the most
arrogant douche I have ever met. This man-whore charms the pants off all the
girls, but not me – the Latina from the wrong side of town – I see none of
that charm. I get the worst of him. He has made my life a living hell,
tormenting me for years with no reprieve.
Just when I’m at breaking point, Scott Carter steps in and makes
everything ten times worse. My whole life is turned upside down in an
instant. And now, after he’s messed up everything, that’s when
he decides that maybe we should try to be friends. He wants to reconcile and
put the past behind us.
Ugh! No! He can go to hell. I want nothing from Scott Carter…but
it’s starting to look like he wants something from me.
Dear Reader,
Although this is definitely not a ‘dark romance’, please take note that
this book contains many triggers that may be offensive such as suicide
(before the book begins) and bullying. In particular, there are some racial
slurs. As a woman of color myself, I fully understand how hurtful these
words can be. I am no stranger to them either. However, I did not want to
tiptoe around this issue or sugarcoat the severity of it. I wanted to
highlight how damaging such slurs (or any kind of name-calling for that
matter) can be to the person on the receiving end. It also contains strong
language and sexual content and is not recommended for readers under 18
years of age or sensitive readers.
Number cruncher by day, raging romance novelist by night;
Jacqueline’s creative inspiration stems from romance and all its
literary and rom-com depictions. Matters of the heart are what fascinates
her, because ultimately, what makes a life out of – what would ordinarily be
a typical existence – is Love
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